Surround Care Paraprofessional - [Baldwin Pilot] (SY26-27)

Surround Care Paraprofessional - [Baldwin Pilot] (SY26-27) Boston Public Schools Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Boston Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5538294

Application Deadline:

Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Mar 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Job Description:

The Early Education and Early Learning Centers provide an innovative, high quality, full day early education program designed to meet the needs of the young children and their parents in the Boston Public Schools. School staff will work and plan together to create an educational environment in which quality and continuity are key. On-going staff development for all members of the Centers will be an integral part of the program to support and reinforce the curricula and the philosophy.

Reports to:

Principal/Head of Schools Responsibilities Collaborates with classroom teacher to implement enrichment activities which reinforce the daily instruction of developmentally appropriate early childhood experiences. Implements agreed upon activities, as evidenced in daily lesson plans, using a variety of materials for children ages 3 to 7 which integrate the curriculum areas. Provides opportunities for children to develop self-help skills including zippering, buttoning, tying shoes, using eating utensils, hand washing and using the bathroom. Adheres to school-wide discipline and reporting procedures. Maintains a classroom climate conducive to learning. Works under the direction of the teacher/specialist to support the school's academic program. Fosters open communications with parents and staff. Provides supervision of the following routines: snack, rest, and outdoor/indoor play. Promotes personal hygiene (including changing children when necessary). Supervises bus boarding to ensure children are on the correct bus and belted safely in their seats. Participates in ten (10) hours of paid professional development beyond the workday. Performs other related duties as requested by the Principal. Qualifications -

Required:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following

Formalized Standardized Assessments:

ParaPro Assessment ( http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants ( http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html ). Minimum of two years experience working with young children Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment Qualifications -

Preferred:

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Minimum of two years experience working with young children or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages:

Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms:

BTU, Paraprofessional Unit, Contractual hourly rate Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

Position Type:

Pilot Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

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